Posted by Michael David Smith on November 21, 2016, 8:31 AM ESTLANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 20: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers walks off of the field after the Green Bay Packers were defeated by the Washington Redskins 24-42 at FedExField on November 20, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)Getty ImagesIt’s almost impossible to find a realistic path to the playoffs for the Green Bay Packers.

As we begin this week’s look at the NFC playoff picture, Green Bay is 14th in the conference — ahead of only the Bears and 49ers. With both the Vikings and Lions two games ahead of the Packers in the NFC North, it’s hard to see Green Bay winning the division. And it’s even harder to see Green Bay winning the wild card, given that the Packers are 2.5 games behind the current No. 6 seed, Washington.

So after making the playoffs for seven straight seasons, the Packers are an extreme long shot to make it eight in a row.

Here’s our look at the rest of the playoff picture:

1. Cowboys (9-1): Dallas has a commanding lead for home-field advantage.